Manufacturing Associate 1 (Morning)

Worthington Enterprises•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, produces suspended ceiling systems, including metal ceiling grids. WAVE is seeking a 1st shift Manufacturing Associate (Material Packer). The role supports manufacturing and order delivery by cleaning, inspecting, spot-painting, bagging, boxing, and palletizing aluminum extrusions and installation parts. The associate works within an assigned team or work cell, follows work and safety instructions, maintains a clean work area, and adapts to changing assignments and cross-training needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Effectiveness is evaluated in areas including safety, quality, productivity, and communication. The position requires lifting up to 40 pounds and standing 8–10 hours per day at the assigned work area. WAVE offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.
Able to stand 8–10 hours per day at the assigned work area.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with machinery in a manufacturing environment or similar.
Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, or Six Sigma.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Wipe completed aluminum extrusion with a cleaning pad or rag soaked with cleaning solution, alcohol, or acetone.
Visually inspect products and spot-paint blemishes and surface defects using a paint pen, brush, or aerosol.
Place extrusion or installation parts in plastic bags.
Pack bagged material in boxes according to instructions, tape boxes shut, and place them on pallets.
Work effectively within the assigned team or work cell and at a pace that contributes to daily production goals.
Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Adapt to assignment changes, assist where needed, and learn new tasks.
Cross-train to build skills and contribute to production and order delivery goals.
Work safely, use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments, wear required PPE, and ensure safety equipment is in proper working order.
Participate actively in communication and WAVE culture.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.